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    A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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    ISBN
    9780385348263

    About this product

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
    ISBN-10
    0385348266
    ISBN-13
    9780385348263
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    210904408

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    So, Anyway... : a Memoir
    Number of Pages
    432 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Television / Genres / Comedy
    Publication Year
    2015
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Genre
    Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
    Author
    John Cleese
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    1.1 in
    Item Weight
    11.8 Oz
    Item Length
    7.9 in
    Item Width
    5.1 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    LCCN
    2014-037869
    Dewey Edition
    23
    Reviews
    New York Times Bestseller " So, Anyway... ambles along in loose fashion, taking its time, stopping to admire the view here and there, dispensing a little social commentary...and otherwise taking the scenic route through a mostly sunny landscape. The effect is a bit like having a long lunch with an amiable, slightly loony uncle. Who also happens to be John Cleese." --Michael Ian Black, The New York Times Book Review "John Cleese's memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author -- smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny... a picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man."Β  -- Washington Post Β  "Give John Cleese points for candor...Give him additional points for graceful writing and sly humor.." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "The long-awaited story of the actor's life, told how he wants to tell it." -- The Guardian From the Hardcover edition., New York Times Bestseller " So, Anyway... ambles along in loose fashion, taking its time, stopping to admire the view here and there, dispensing a little social commentary...and otherwise taking the scenic route through a mostly sunny landscape. The effect is a bit like having a long lunch with an amiable, slightly loony uncle. Who also happens to be John Cleese." --Michael Ian Black, The New York Times Book Review "John Cleese's memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author -- smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny... a picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man." -- Washington Post "Give John Cleese points for candor...Give him additional points for graceful writing and sly humor.." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "The long-awaited story of the actor's life, told how he wants to tell it." -- The Guardian, New York Times Bestseller " So, Anyway... ambles along in loose fashion, taking its time, stopping to admire the view here and there, dispensing a little social commentary...and otherwise taking the scenic route through a mostly sunny landscape. The effect is a bit like having a long lunch with an amiable, slightly loony uncle. Who also happens to be John Cleese." --Michael Ian Black, The New York Times Book Review "John Cleese's memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author -- smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny... a picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man." -- Washington Post "Give John Cleese points for candor...Give him additional points for graceful writing and sly humor.." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "The long-awaited story of the actor's life, told how he wants to tell it." -- The Guardian From the Hardcover edition.
    Dewey Decimal
    792.702/8092 B
    Synopsis
    John Cleese's huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected with Monty Python, on Fawlty Towers , and beyond now seem written into comedy's DNA. In this rollicking memoir, So, Anyway... , Cleese takes readers on a Grand Tour of his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown. Cleese was just days away from graduating Cambridge and setting off on a law career when he was visited by two BBC executives, who offered him a job writing comedy for radio. That fateful moment--and a near-simultaneous offer to take his university humor revue to London's famed West End--propelled him down a different path, cutting his teeth writing for stars like David Frost and Peter Sellers, and eventually joining the five other Pythons to pioneer a new kind of comedy that prized invention, silliness, and absurdity. Along the way, he found his first true love with the actress Connie Booth and transformed himself from a reluctant performer to a world class actor and back again. Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions--with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what's funny and why--this story of a young man's journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "John Cleese's memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author--smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny. . . . A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man."-- The Washington Post The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes readers on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world John Cleese's huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected now seem written into comedy's DNA. In this rollicking memoir, Cleese recalls his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town, his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), and the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown. Cleese was just days away from graduating Cambridge and setting off on a law career when he was visited by two BBC executives, who offered him a job writing comedy for radio. That fateful moment--and a near-simultaneous offer to take his university humor revue to London's famed West End--propelled him down a different path, cutting his teeth writing for stars like David Frost and Peter Sellers, and eventually joining the five other Pythons to pioneer a new kind of comedy that prized invention, silliness, and absurdity. Along the way, he found his first true love with the actress Connie Booth and transformed himself from a reluctant performer to a world class actor and back again. Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions--with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what's funny and why--this story of a young man's journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "John Cleese's memoir is just about everything one would expect of its author--smart, thoughtful, provocative and above all funny. . . . A picture, if you will, of the artist as a young man."-- The Washington Post The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes readers on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world John Cleese's huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected now seem written into comedy's DNA. In this rollicking memoir, Cleese recalls his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town, his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), and the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown. Cleese was just days away from graduating Cambridge and setting off on a law career when he was visited by two BBC executives, who offered him a job writing comedy for radio. That fateful moment--and a near-simultaneous offer to take his university humor revue to London's famed West End--propelled him down a different path, cutting his teeth writing for stars like David Frost and Peter Sellers, and eventually joining the five other Pythons to pioneer a new kind of comedy that prized invention, silliness, and absurdity. Along the way, he found his first true love with the actress Connie Booth and transformed himself from a reluctant performer to a world class actor and back again. Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions--with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what's funny and why--this story of a young man's journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer.
    LC Classification Number
    PN2598.C47A3 2014

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      • Very Entertaining

        Learned a great deal about Cheese, er, Cleese, especially his early life and upbringing. A treasure trove of funny and humorous anecdotes abound in this autobiography. Strongly recommended to anyone who has enjoyed and admired Cleese and his fellow Pythons. I especially enjoyed the information included about Marty Feldman and his involvement with the author.

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      • Interesting, but not compelling, reading

        In this autobiographical narrative, John Cleese describes his life and how he came to be a writer and a somewhat reticent actor. Monty Python fans looking for stories of Cleese' time with that group will perhaps be disappointed by the relatively small part that Python plays in the story. Overall an interesting read, but not a compelling one.

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